Lodge-style home, 40 acres, breathtaking view of Blue Ridge Mts. Surrounded by many of Virginia's most visited attractions. Beautifully mounted wildlife in house: deer, bear, elk etc. Multiple living areas w/fireplaces, kitchen with farm table. More seating downstairs in generous family room. 60" flatscreen & game area with games, puzzles, Foosball. 4 of 5 bedrooms have electric fireplaces. Bring gear for catch & release fishing. Giant Jenga, horseshoes, volleyball, cornhole. Contract required. The space This beautiful, lodge-style home on 40 private acres offers a breathtaking view of Virginia's magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains, and is situated smack in the middle of many of Virginia's most visited attractions. The house, full of beautifully mounted wildlife such as deer, bear, elk and more, boasts 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The two and a half story, 4,400 sq ft home features 2 spiral staircases, one to an open loft overlooking the living room, and the second to a charming, private reading nook over the master bedroom suite. There is a spacious formal living room, along with a sunken fireplace room on the main level of the house, both furnished in comfortable, cozy decor. A true country kitchen houses the farmhouse dining table with easy seating for 10. There are additional tables and chairs downstairs in the generous family room. A large theater area for group viewing offers a 60" screen, and a game area for family fun boasts games, puzzles and Foosball table. Four of the 5 bedrooms boast electric fireplaces, and the main level bedrooms include flat-screen TVs of their own. (Click 'more details' below to read all of description) The house is complete with a wrap around, rocking chair front porch, and the covered, multi-level back deck offers over 800 sq ft of additional outdoor gathering space with seating for 18. The five separate, ground-level patios feature seating for 16, and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows on those cool Central Virginia evenings. The small, Virginia pond offers catch-and-release fishing, perfect for small children. A curved bridge leads to the island and pergola near the in-pond fountain, making the perfect setting for photos, or outdoor picnics and more. Mountain View Lodge is located 15 minutes from Lynchburg and Liberty University. Within a 20-45 minute drive are nationally renowned attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Smith Mountain Lake, The National D-Day Memorial, Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Patrick Henry's Red Hill Estate and Snowflex, the nation's only outdoor, year-round snow sports slope, offering skiing, snowboarding and inner-tubing no matter the temperature or weather! This beautiful home is also surrounded by countless scenic drives, tours and Virginia wineries. Groceries and other necessities, along with dining, shopping and other activities are available in Lynchburg, Appomattox and Rustburg, each a convenient 10-15 minute drive. Due to the wildlife mounts, and in consideration of future guests' allergies, this is a strictly no smoking property, and no alcohol-based events are allowed. Owners occasionally in studio apt over detached garage (separate structure). Guest access You will be renting the entire home. Everything is provided...just bring your own groceries and you are home! We do require a simple signed contract, which will be sent during our conversations if you request to book. Other things to note You can rest easy knowing that this home had been thoroughly cleaned plus fully sanitized according to all the recent Covid virus recommendations. Here is a sample of our many '5-star' reviews on another site: We had a wedding in Lynchburg and were lucky enough to be able to stay two nights in this amazing house. From start to finish, our stay at Becky and Paul's house was the best experience we have ever had. We just wish we had more time to spend in their beautiful home. They thought of everything that would make us more comfortable and even provided tips for local attractions to see. There were many surprises that I don't want to spoil, so I will just say that if you are in the area, you should definitely try to stay here. Submitted: Oct 9, 2017 Stayed: October 2017 Source: HomeAway